Are Monsters Real? Richard Estep on Nessie, Mothman, & More

What is the intersection of monster lore and eyewitness testimony? In this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers talks with with paranormal investigator, author, and TV personality Richard Estep (Haunted Hospitals, Paranormal 911) to explore his new book, Monsters: Myths, Legends and Real Encounters. From the depths of Loch Ness to the forests of North America, Estep breaks down the blurred line between myth, legend, and reported real encounters. We dig into some of the world’s most enduring creatures — including Mothman, Bigfoot, werewolves, vampires, and Nessie — and talk about when folklore becomes something more. Estep, who has authored more than 30 books and brings a grounded perspective from his career as a paramedic and investigator, shares chilling cases, historical context, and the stories that continue to defy easy explanation. What do you think? Are monsters just myth, misunderstood animals, supernatural entities, or something genuinely unexplained? Share your story of a monster encounter! _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please

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Are Monsters Real? Richard Estep on Nessie, Mothman, & More is an episode from Talking Strange by Den of Geek.

This episode is 46:56 long.

This episode was published on Apr 17, 2026.

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